Professional photography

Professional photography

Professional photography is the occupation of taking pictures and selling them freelance or as part of a contract usually with a publication.

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Base exposure time

Photography; Professional photography

Initial exposure time used for making a "straight" print.

Dry down

Photography; Professional photography

Refers to the amount a print darkens after drying.

Lens speed

Photography; Professional photography

Largest lens opening (smallest f-number) at which a lens can be set. A fast lens transmits more light and has a larger opening than a slow lens. Determined by the maximum aperture of the lens in ...

Washing

Photography; Professional photography

Is the final part of the processing cycle, which removes residual chemicals and soluble silver complexes from the emulsion.

Snapshot

Photography; Professional photography

Term once used to describe a photograph taken with the I (instantaneous) setting on cameras. The term originally came from rifle shooting, when little or no time is allowed for aiming.